Gauri/Riya's perspective

I hurried out of the office and caught the bus home. On the way many people looked at me but like I said it's the unwanted attention I get. I got off the bus and walked towards my home. I kept thinking about Om. Something about him was different. Something alluring I tried to get my mind off him. I had been having a recent fling with a guy. We just kissed but he seemingly was obsessed with me. I sent him a text that it was over. I didn't realize it but I was already home. I pounded at the door. A woman dressed in a yellow sari and short hair stood on the other side of the door.

You're so early today beta?" She said sarcastically.

"Does seeing me hurt you ma? Sorry sorry not ma Mrs sharma right" I said in a rude tone.

"Beta Sharma nahi Mukherjee" (dear not sharma it's Mukherjee) she claimed.

"Mrs sharma I'm the one who needs a new identity you will be the same no matter what" I told her.

"Sorry but what can I do jaisi beti waise ma" (I'm just like my daughter) she said.

"We are poles apart. If you do not mind can I come in?" I asked. She led me in.

"You're dad is sleeping don't wake him up" she walks back to the kitchen. I went downstairs to the basemental which was also my party room. Everything was set up. I just need to set the snacks and drinks. After an hour it was all set up. I placed some of my favourite music cds next to the stereo. Me and my mom never got along. They blamed me for everything that happened. Their prestige is more important than their daughter.